Client Acquisition Manager - Recruitment

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Client Acquisition Manager with a strong background in IT Recruitment to drive business development and expand our client portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT recruitment, along with proven expertise in acquiring new clients, building long-term relationships, and identifying staffing opportunities across various industries. This role requires excellent communication, negotiation, and account management skills, along with a deep understanding of the recruitment and staffing industry. Key Responsibilities: Identify, develop, and acquire new clients for IT staffing and recruitment services. Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, HR teams, and decision-makers. Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, LinkedIn outreach, and market research. Understand client hiring needs and provide customized recruitment solutions. Coordinate with internal recruitment teams to ensure timely delivery of qualified candidates. Negotiate contracts, service agreements, rates, and terms with clients. Maintain regular follow-ups with existing and prospective clients to ensure long-term partnerships. Track market trends, competitor activity, and hiring demands within the IT industry. Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly business development targets. Prepare business reports, client updates, and sales forecasts for management. Required Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience in IT Recruitment and staffing industry. Proven experience in client acquisition, business development, or account management within recruitment. Strong understanding of IT roles, technologies, and recruitment processes. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Ability to build relationships with clients at all levels. Experience working with direct clients, MSP/VMS environments is preferred. Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently. Preferred Skills: Strong networking and lead generation abilities. Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, and ATS platforms. Knowledge of US IT Recruitment market is highly preferred. Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, or related field preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary with attractive incentives/commission structure. Career growth opportunities. Flexible work environment. Supportive and collaborative team culture.